UNC Center for Functional GI and Motility Disorders

Online Study - Characterization of IBS Symptom Episodes

(Participants must be from the US or Canada)



Principal Investigator William E. Whitehead, PhD
Organization UNC Center for Functional GI & Motility Disorders
Bioinformatics Building, CB# 7080
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7080
Description
The purpose of the study is to learn about the natural history of IBS, that is, how it changes from day to day with respect to bowel symptoms, pain and bloating.

The study will involve keeping track of your IBS symptoms every day for 90 days by logging into a secure website.  You will have a unique study ID and password to ensure your responses are anonymous and confidential.   There are no visits to UNC required.  
Contact Marsha Turner, MS
919-962-9787
mturn@med.unc.edu
Requirements You must be 18 years or older and diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome by a physician.  You must also have daily access to the internet.
Compensation Participants completing the study will receive up to $180.
To determine if you are eligible, log on to: https://uncfunctionalgi.net/diarystudy.html
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